Resurrection drops heartbreaker in 1A South State Finals

Nanih Waiya scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to defeat Resurrection 36-32 in the 1A South State Championship Game on Friday night at Warrior Stadium.

The Eagles, which led 32-20 with 10 minutes left in regulation, finished 7-7.

Resurrection had a chance to win in the closing minutes. The Eagles reached the Warriors’ 25-yard-line, but fumbled. Nanih Waiya recovered and ran out the clock to clinch a berth in the state title game.

“It was a tough one,” Eagles coach Scott Sisson said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the seniors. They won 11 playoff games, made the South state championship game twice and reached the state championship game.”

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